Our Staff

Michael T. Duffy, M. D.

Michael T. Duffy

Dr.Duffy graduated with a degree in physiology, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he also completed his medical education. His residency training was in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, during which time he also received a Solomon Scholars Resident Research Award.

Dr. Duffy established his Beverly Hills private practice in General Internal Medicine in 1989, where he continues to practice today. His practice emphasis is in Preventive Medicine and the early detection and prevention of coronary artery and vascular disease. The association with Westside Medical Imaging allows a unique opportunity to use the latest technology diagnosis and treat these disease processes before they become clinically relevant. Dr. Duffy has served as an active attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he has been involved with the training of resident and has had patient care in virtually every service. He has been requested to provide consultative medical services by numerous colleagues and medical staff.
 

Donna Duffy, R. N.

Donna Duffy, R. N.

Cosmetic Nurse Specialist

Donna Duffy is a board certified Registered Nurse and provides medical aesthetic treatments at Luminata, a Medical Corporation, in collaboration with her husband Michael T. Duffy, M.D. Donna holds numerous certifications and many years of experience and knowledge with non-invasive, non-ablative laser technology aesthetic medical procedures, and vast experience in the treatment of Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse. She has participated in numerous Cutera laser trainings, studying with world renowned physicians in the medical aesthetics field.

Donna has recently been trained on several new filler techniques for facial contouring, lifting, as well as volume loss. It is the practice of Donna, as well as all the Luminata staff, to regularly attend conferences and continuing education classes to update knowledge on the constantly evolving advancements of Aesthetic Medicine. Prior to creating Luminata, Donna worked at Cedars Sinai Medical Center for 10 years with a specialty in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as 2 years rotating through all the critical care areas including many sub-specialty areas of the hospital. Donna also worked for 16 years owning an independent consulting company for the television and film industry, where her love for the aesthetics and beauty grew into a passion for healthy skin care and simple but effective enhancements.

Cynthia Furnberg

Cynthia Furnberg

Nurse Practioner

Cynthia has been performing cosmetic dermatology procedures with the Cutera Laser and injectables since 2004. She went to Harbor UCLA for her education to become a Nurse Practitioner. Besides cosmetic dermatology, she also specializes in hormone balancing/optimal wellness medicine for men and women. She is board certified in Women’s Health, and is a Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is a member of the World Society of Anti-Aging, and the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.

She has advanced training in injectables, laser treatments, Obagi skin care products, hormones, nutritional supplements, and functional medicine. She is known for her artistic dermal filler treatments in which she sculpts cheeks, fills in tear trough depressions, augments lips in a conservative believable manner, along with correcting deep and fine lines. Cynthia is passionate about not only making her patients look their best, but also helping them feel their best.

Angelique Ross

Angelique Ross

Receptionist

 Angelique earned her medical assistant certificate in 1998, and has worked for Luminata since 2008 as the main Receptionist. Prior to joining our staff, she worked for a cosmetic surgery office, as well as cardiology and pediatrics. While working at Luminata, she is continuing her college education, majoring in a Health Science. Angelique is available Monday through Friday from 10 am- 2pm to answer questions, as well as meeting all your scheduling needs.

Julie Sullivan RN,FNP

Julie Sullivan RN,FNP

Julie Sullivan RN,FNP has been a Registered Nurse since 1987 and advanced practice nurse receiving her Masters in Nursing in 1993 where she trained in Family Medicine.  Julie has been with Luminata, working part time, for the past 3 years.  She has been specially trained in using the Cutera Laser and other cosmetic procedures.  Her areas of service include skin consultation, IPL/Photofacial, Vascular/Vein treatment, Genesis, and Laser Hair Removal, as well as inject neurotoxins and fillers.  Committed to safety and aesthetic outcomes, she actively seeks knowledge through research, conferences, and training seminars to deliver the best skin care to her clients. 

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